How far is Williston, VT from Milton, VT?

The driving distance from Williston, VT to Milton, VT is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.59 mi
00h 29m
Flight
14.12 mi
22.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.12 mi
Kilometers
22.73 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.59 mi
Kilometers
29.92 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Fri, Jun 19, 9:03 AM EDT
Return by in Williston
Fri, Jun 19, 9:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-06-19T08:34
Arrive Milton
Fri, Jun 19, 9:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Williston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Colchester
VT

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

From Williston
8.4 mi
00h 14m
To Milton
10.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Juneteenth

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jun 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Juneteenth

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jun 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Williston and Milton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Williston and Milton.

  1. 1

    Start on North Williston Road

    6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Williston Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Williston Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Essex Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Park Street

    1 km · 2 min · Park Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Colchester Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Colchester Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Road

    3 mi · 6 min · East Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Middle Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Middle Road

  10. 10

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    774 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williston and Milton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Middle Road
3 mi · 16%
East Road
2.96 mi · 16%
Williston Road
2.33 mi · 13%
Essex Road
2.24 mi · 12%
Colchester Road
1.92 mi · 10%
Main Street
1.62 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Middle Road

Continue on Middle Road

3 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
14.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colchester
00h 14m from Williston
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Williston and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Williston to Milton?

The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Colchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Williston and 10.2 miles from Milton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Williston and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Colchester

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Colchester, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colchester.

RAIL

Essex Junction station

6 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Port Kent station

24 mi away
Hwy 373 & Back Rd
RAIL

Plattsburgh station

29 mi away
Bridge and Dock Sts.
RAIL

St. Albans station

30 mi away
40 Federal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Milton. Straight-line distance: 14.12 mi (22.73 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Milton

#2 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,907
Coordinates44.6397700, -73.1104100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: North Williston Road (-73.068146, 44.437532)
End: Main Street (-73.110455, 44.639607)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.48 L · about $2.60
Round trip
$5.21
1.32 gal · 4.96 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.60 $5.21
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.94 $5.88
Premium $4.86 $3.21 $6.41
Diesel $6.00 $3.96 $7.92

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · Jun 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Williston and Milton. The current time is 08:34:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.